Students take their best shots in Zoolens photo competition

Miami-Dade County middle school students enjoy a special event at Zoo Miami as part of the 2013 ZoolensPhotography Project, a wildlife photo contest developed by Mercantil Commercebank. Ron Magill, Zoo Miami’s directorof communications, offered students exclusive access to Zoo Miami animals as well as expert photography tips.

Mercantil Commercebank hosted a special event for Miami-Dade County middle school students on Oct. 12 as part of the 2013 Zoolens Photography Project.

Ron Magill, Nikon Ambassador and Zoo Miami’s director of communications, provided an exclusive Zoo Miami experience for student attendees. While offering expert photography tips, he also engaged several animals to help students get up-close looks, as well as their best shots.

Fostering wildlife appreciation and education, the Zoolens Photography Project encourages students attending Miami- Dade County’s public and private schools to visit Zoo Miami, creatively photograph their favorite animal and submit their photo entry before Nov. 1 for a chance to win a $2,000 savings account.